Principal Test Engineer

• Application Deadline: Jan. 21 2026
• Vienna
• Hybrid
• Hourly salary: $65 - $70

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Create Test Plan documents for the most complex systems utilizing Navy Federal Test Standards and templates
• Perform analysis and interpret results present recommendations potential alternatives risks and downstream impacts for the most complex systems
• Ensure clear concise and expert communication including progress reports test case or plan documentation root-cause defect reporting risks blockers etc. to facilitate accurate understanding of testing activities
• Coordinate and perform testing of the most complex systems during the System Integration Testing phase
• Participate in the most complex System Development Life Cycles activities utilizing SAFe Agile best practices and methodologies
• Participate in sizing and estimation for the most complex projects and changes
• Serve as subject matter expert and mentor to peers
• Create and/or update manual test cases and scripts within the approved and appropriate test tool(s) for the most complex systems
• Build highly complex test cases with automation in mind by following established test management standards and best practices for the most complex systems
• Execute existing highly complex automated test scripts for the most complex systems
• Update the most complex automation test cases while trouble shooting errors
• Create automation parameterization files using NFCUs UFT or Java based frameworks; update as needed when trouble shooting errors. Utilize xpath tools to troubleshoot web element issues
• Independently develop test automation using NFCUs DevSecOps Test Automation Low Code Framework ensuring adherence to established policies and best practices; troubleshoot the most complex errors within automation scripts
• Develop test automation that meets audit traceability requirements by integrating required test artifacts into Azure DevOps and complying with DevSecOps CI/CD standards
• Create all required documentation (test results knowledge articles sign-off etc.) following Navy Federal Testing Standards tools and templates
• Document defects/bug and follow established defect/bug lifecycle procedures and policies for the most complex systems
• Perform advanced root cause analysis for identified defects/bugs provide detailed documentation and insights to developers for solutioning Collaborate with peers Developers business partners and all other stakeholders to ensure business needs are communicated documented and satisfied
• Perform analysis related to changes in policies procedures and products; determine downstream impacts on testing
• Analyze and identify highly complex process data or technology improvement opportunities provide recommendations to include risk considerations and downstream impacts
• Provide recommendations related to testing practices to facilitate process optimization
• Participate in project and product team meetings collaborating and contributing while maintaining line of sight on goals and objectives